tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8527778005327798454.post4470083072184613209..comments2023-09-06T08:41:41.491-05:00Comments on TrailBoss: Once AgainTrailbosshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10560979016510119034noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8527778005327798454.post-56894758707620894402009-07-16T19:55:50.018-05:002009-07-16T19:55:50.018-05:00I took a dinner break, and now I'm back, readi...I took a dinner break, and now I'm back, reading backward through your blog.<br />You probably know that I work at the AA office in my section of the state. I typically get as many calls from family members as I do the person with the drinking problem. When I ask them "Where does he live? How does he get money for booze? How does he eat?" the answer frequently comes back "Oh, he lives with us."<br />"Does he work?" No<br />"Does he pay rent?" No<br />"Does he pay for food?" No<br />I try to explain to them that as long as the drinker gets fed, bathed, comforted, and has a soft pillow every night free of charge, <i>why in the world would they see a need to stop drinking?</i><br />You are doing the right thing by not giving in. I know it's hard, but the other way means an eventual miserable death for the alcoholic or drug addict.<br />The folks that give in are really doing it to make themselves feel better, but it's killing the alcoholic.Billhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11041374614464589328noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8527778005327798454.post-90800030371147888762009-07-11T12:26:25.601-05:002009-07-11T12:26:25.601-05:00Their old self can come back, given enough sobriet...Their old self can come back, given enough sobriety. But it takes awhile, I have seen that with a number of young people. <br />Cry if you need too, it's a sad situation. But never stop praying. I have seen that work too..on a number of young people.Louhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09496172669599418214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8527778005327798454.post-30460225823683863532009-07-10T20:18:45.433-05:002009-07-10T20:18:45.433-05:00It's tough, but you're doing the right thi...It's tough, but you're doing the right thing.<br /><br />DanDan and Bettyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16528072506443312280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8527778005327798454.post-822953825877555742009-07-10T18:09:38.369-05:002009-07-10T18:09:38.369-05:00You are also in my thoughts and prayers and you ar...You are also in my thoughts and prayers and you are such a strong woman. Keep praying and God will handle it for you. Ryan someday will come around. :)Carroll Farmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06984389331445746632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8527778005327798454.post-5839743252294090212009-07-10T15:56:17.179-05:002009-07-10T15:56:17.179-05:00Let it so to God, it's about all you can do. ...Let it so to God, it's about all you can do. Everyone has their limit and I think you've reached yours plenty of times. Sadly, he has not. It will come to him but it's going to be hard waiting for him to get there. Much love dear, hang in there.MichelleSGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04452831993197394668noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8527778005327798454.post-80157717703734706372009-07-10T15:28:02.260-05:002009-07-10T15:28:02.260-05:00I'm with Scott. When he has had enough he wil...I'm with Scott. When he has had enough he will surrender. Until then all you can do is exactly what you are doing now. Prayer and take care of yourself.Ginhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11927048986907155785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8527778005327798454.post-62475221791007865932009-07-10T15:24:20.759-05:002009-07-10T15:24:20.759-05:00We have to get sick and tired enough of being sick...We have to get sick and tired enough of being sick and tired before we will do anything about our situation.Scott Whttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06361224878660334532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8527778005327798454.post-72798388861780034462009-07-10T14:41:13.522-05:002009-07-10T14:41:13.522-05:00I am so sorry Ryan has taken steps backwards. You ...I am so sorry Ryan has taken steps backwards. You are right, all you can do is pray and hope he will figure it out before it's to late. I will keep you all in my prayers and thoughts. HUGS!Dusty Devoehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09189765860565288064noreply@blogger.com